Volunteering Ideas- An 8 Part Summer Series (Part Five)
Did you know that one of the main benefits of volunteering is to make YOU happier? This summer, for the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting some ways you can volunteer in your community. Week Five: Volunteer at your local hospital. Besides giving back vital support, you’ll have an opportunity to offer comfort and accessibility […]
Volunteering Ideas- An 8 Part Summer Series (Part Four)
Did you know that one of the main benefits of volunteering is to make YOU happier? This summer, for the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting some ways you can volunteer in your community. Week Four: Visit a senior center. An hour or two a week visiting with seniors will make a big difference in […]
Volunteering Ideas- An 8 Part Summer Series (Part Three)
Did you know that one of the main benefits of volunteering is to make YOU happier? This summer, for the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting some ways you can volunteer in your community. Week Three: Become a docent. This is a fun activity! Become a trained guide at your local museum, aquarium, or university. […]
Volunteering Ideas- An 8 Part Summer Series (Part Two)
Did you know that one of the main benefits of volunteering is to make YOU happier? This summer, for the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting some ways you can volunteer in your community. Week Two: Set aside a weekend and organize a charity yard sale this summer. Ask your neighbors to donate electronics, clothes, […]
Volunteering Ideas- an 8 part summer series (Part One)
Did you know that one of the main benefits of volunteering is to make YOU happier? This summer, for the next few weeks, I’ll be highlighting some ways you can volunteer in your community. Week One: Although sometimes overlooked, begin by recognizing the needs of your own family first. Elderly grandparents may need a shopping […]
Who’s Getting Ready For The 4th of July?
July 4th is Independence today in America, and many families celebrate with outdoor events, such as a picnic or a barbecue. Firework shows will be held in many states, often accompanied by the national anthem. Did you know a “salute to the union,” a salute for each state, is fired at noon by any capable […]
You Gotta Love A Black Lab
In my latest sweet romance, Maeve, the hero lives in London and owns a black lab. You may remember my post a couple weeks ago, and the heroine owns a pug. 🙂 As I was researching black labs, I learned that the dogs weigh between 55-80 pounds, and have a life span of 10-12 years. […]
Happy Father’s Day
To celebrate Father’s Day, I’m sharing some of my favorite Father’s Day Quotes: “A father is neither an anchor to hold us back nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.”—Unknown “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has […]
You Gotta Love A Pug
In my latest sweet romance, Maeve, the heroine lives in Ireland and owns a pug dog. As I was researching pugs, I discovered that they are described as “a lot of dog in a little space,” because they are sturdy and compact. They also are known as the clowns of the canine world because of […]
Here Comes Maeve!
Hi Everyone, I’m so excited that Maeve, my sweet romance novella set on the exotic island of Corsica, France, will be available on Tuesday, June 5th! Maeve He’s all business. She loves to laugh. When business conflicts with pleasure, what could possibly go wrong? Maeve Doherty needed a hard-earned break from Ireland’s rainy weather, as […]